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Car crash on the A69 in Northumberland due to freezing rain

Black ice causes chaos on North East roads

SEVERE weather warnings today remain in place for much of the North East as freezing rain and Arctic temperatures continue to hit the region.Read

Alcan bosses reneged on deal claims union

A FORMAL consultation process on plans to close Northumberland’s biggest private-sector employer has been labelled a sham by a trade union representing the threatened workforce.Read

Pitmen Painters play makes debut in Canada

IT has left audiences spellbound, wowed the West End in London and proved a hit on Broadway in New York.Read

North East told not to be gloomy on cuts

ASENIOR Conservative has said people worried about the Coalition’s austerity measures are “overdoing the gloom” – despite 6,000 North East council staff losing their jobs.Read

Rural Northumberland GP cash cuts may be overturned

A CONTROVERSIAL move to cut funding to rural GP practices could be overturned after a North East health trust was forced to re-assess its decision.Read

Pinnacles chip shop in Seahouses hit by fire

A POPULAR fish and chip shop in a Northumberland coastal village was ravaged by fire yesterday.Read

North East Lib Dems warn of election disaster

LIBERAL Democrats from the North East are to warn members coming to Gateshead for their spring conference of an election “disaster” awaiting the party as a result of coalition government.Read

Empty Blyth school gets guardian angel tenants

DESIGN engineer Adam Burbidge is enjoying life back at school at the age of 27 – but these days it is where he calls home rather than a place of learning.Read

Home Group to launch new apprenticeship scheme

A TYNESIDE social housing provider has today revealed its plans for a new apprenticeship scheme which will create on-the-job training for 215 people.Read

Surviving Winter campaign fund reaches £25,000

AS Fuel Poverty Awareness Day takes place today The Journal-backed Surviving Winter campaign fund has reached more than £25,000 to help those in need.Read

Lindisfarne Castle spruced up for early visitor opening

STAFF have been working to get a Northumberland castle shipshape in time for an early opening for this year’s visitor season.Read

Morpeth flood defence upgrade gets final go-ahead

DETAILED design work on the stalled £21m upgrade for Morpeth’s ageing flood defences will now gather pace after the vital project finally got the green light.Read

Solar power subsidy cuts put Newcastle jobs at risk

THE Government yesterday defended plans to further cut the subsidy available to households installing solar panels despite fears the move will spark local job losses.Read

The North East regional Fire Control Centre on Belmont Business Park in Durham which is standing empty.

Durham fire brigade HQ move delays condemned by councillor

THE Government has been accused of dragging its feet over plans to transform a defunct control centre into Durham’s new fire brigade HQ.Read

Hugh Mackay Carpets pension trustees condemned by watchdogs

TRUSTEES for a North East firm who supplied carpets to the Queen have been banned after “serious and persistent” failings were identified in their handling of a £35m pension pot.Read

Alnwick Garden set to open after winter clean-up

IT is one of the jewels of the North East, a haven of tranquillity and natural beauty – and now Alnwick Garden is set to open its doors again after a winter clean-up.Read

Metro bosses urged to let bikes on-board by Newcastle Cycling Campaign

PEDAL-powered campaigners have called on Metro bosses to allow cyclists to take full-sized bikes on to trains.Read

NUFC and SAFC close in on top 20 big earners

THE North East’s top two football clubs are sitting on the fringes of the game’s top 20, but analysts warn they will need to secure Champions League football to break into the clique of big earners.Read

Scottish Borders Brewery celebrate first anniversary

The Scottish Borders Brewery set alight a specially-made beer candle to mark the occasion.Read

Durham Police investigating pension scheme

DETECTIVES from Durham Constabulary’s economic crime unit have confirmed they are continuing an investigation in connection with the pension scheme.Read